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Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil (Litsea Cubeba)

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Litsea cubeba · Steam Distilled

Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil

Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil (may chang) is a bright, intensely lemony oil steam distilled from the small pepper-like fruits of Litsea cubeba, sweeter and fresher than lemongrass.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our litsea cubeba oil is produced with care at our facility in Kannauj, India. As one of India's trusted essential oil manufacturers, wholesalers, suppliers and exporters, we supply every batch to a verifiable specification. Explore our full range of natural essential oils or browse our organic essential oils collection.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameLitsea cubeba
Common NameMay chang
FamilyLauraceae
SourceFruits
OriginChina
ProcessingSteam distillation
Aroma NoteTop note; intensely lemony

Aroma Profile

Litsea cubeba has an intensely lemony, sweet-citrus aroma, bright and clean with a fresh fruity lift, brighter and sweeter than lemongrass.

Blends beautifully with

Litsea Cubeba Oil blends beautifully with:

Lemongrass Geranium Lavender Basil Ginger Rosemary Bergamot

May Chang

Litsea cubeba, known as may chang, produces small pepper-like fruits whose oil is one of the brightest, most joyfully lemony materials in perfumery.

Harvesting & Extraction

Litsea cubeba fruits are steam distilled, giving a citral-rich, intensely lemony oil. Explore more in our natural essential oils collection.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

  • Aromatherapy — diffuse litsea cubeba oil to fill a space with its characteristic aroma.
  • Massage & body blends — add, well diluted, to carrier oils for massage and body care.
  • Skincare & cosmetics — a natural fragrance and functional note in creams, balms and soaps.
  • Natural perfumery — a distinctive material in natural fragrance compounding.

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For more related materials, explore: Cornmint Oil, Tangerine Essential Oil, Spearmint India Essential Oil, Cypress Emerald Natural Essential Oil, our natural essential oils.

Caution: Litsea cubeba is high in citral, a skin sensitiser: dilute well, patch test, avoid on sensitive or damaged skin, and observe IFRA limits. Dilute before use; for external use only. Patch test before wider application, avoid contact with the eyes, and keep out of reach of children. Consult a professional if pregnant, nursing or under medical care.

Why Buy Litsea Cubeba Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer litsea cubeba oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is litsea cubeba essential oil?
It is a bright, intensely lemony oil (may chang) steam distilled from the fruits of Litsea cubeba.
How does it differ from lemongrass?
Both are citral-rich, but litsea cubeba is brighter, sweeter and cleaner, with less of lemongrass’s grassy heaviness.
Any safety notes?
It is high in citral, a skin sensitiser: dilute well and observe IFRA limits.
What does it blend with?
It blends well with lemongrass, geranium, lavender, basil, ginger and rosemary.

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Litsea cubeba is dominated by citral. Typical qualitative profile below.

ComponentTypical Character
ClassNote
Citral (geranial + neral)Intensely lemony — principal; the main sensitiser
ClassAldehydes
Limonene / methylheptenoneFresh, citrus / fruity
ClassMonoterpene / ketone

Safety Summary

HazardsCitral sensitiser.
ContraindicationsDilute; avoid sensitive/damaged skin; IFRA limits.

Technical Notes

  • Use / evidence note — Uses are traditional and for aromatherapy and wellbeing; they are not medical claims.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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